Daily AncestorDavy
Davy is an old pet form of David, so look for the same person under David as well.
Davy is a pet form of David. Charlotte Yonge notes that Davy also became a surname, along with Davis and Davies, so in a record it may be a family name rather than a first name.
Do not take Davy and David for two different people too quickly. Compare ages, places and the names of relatives to confirm that both names belong to one man.
As seen in a record1850 census; his 1837 deed is signed David
Davy Bostwick, 41, M, Farmer, Conn.
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Daily Ancestor. "Davy." Dictionary of Old Record Words. https://dailyancestor.com/dictionary/nicknames/davy. Last checked 2026-10-15.